Statement of US Rep. Jim McGovern on the Salvadoran Elections

March 17, 2009

March 16, 2009

STATEMENT OF U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN (D-MA) ON THE SALVADORAN ELECTIONS

“Sixteen years after the historic signing of the Peace Accords, we have witnessed the full transformation of the FMLN into a leading political actor with the election of Mauricio Funes as the next president of El Salvador.  I commend the people of El Salvador for their massive participation in this vote, which according to media reports occurred calmly and professionally throughout the country.  I have been deeply engaged on Salvadoran issues for over 25 years.  I know full well how closely our two nations are linked.  I look forward to working with President-elect Funes and continuing the strong, respectful and mutually beneficial relationship between our two countries.”

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